Fearless Fun: Intro to Cold Wax & Water-Soluble Oils
OCTOBER 25
Regular price $125.00TOTAL COST: $125
Course Fee: $75
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $50
DATES: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adults
LOCATION: Building 324C, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
DESCRIPTION
Step into the studio, take a deep breath, and let go of all the “shoulds.” In this playful, no-pressure workshop with artist Suzy Carroll, you’ll explore the lush, textural world of cold wax and water-soluble oils—perfect for anyone curious about paint, texture, and the joy of experimenting.
Over the course of three relaxed hours, Suzy will guide you through mixing cold wax with water-soluble oils, using a variety of tools to build interesting texture and depth through simple color-blending techniques. You’ll discover the addictive push-and-pull of layering and scraping back to reveal hidden pops of color, while also learning easy cleanup methods and smart ways to store your medium for future play.
Whether you are brand new to painting, feeling stuck in your creative practice, or convinced you're “not an artist” (spoiler: you are), this class offers a safe space to try, explore, and discover. You will leave with new skills, a couple inspiring experiments, and a refreshed sense of creative freedom. For everyone’s comfort, avoid perfume or heavy fragrances. Most importantly—come ready to get messy and follow your curiosity without fear.
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All materials and supplies are provided with the materials fee. Students will go home with a set of non-toxic oil paints, cold wax, and two 12 x 12 canvas boards, to further explore the techniques learned in this workshop.
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more
ABOUT SUZY
Raised in Washington State by mountaineering and sailing parents, Suzy Carroll grew up with nature as her closest companion. Years spent watching clouds shift, water sparkle, and horizons stretch continue to inspire her art today.
After a long career in business and coaching—including earning an ICF certification as a Jungian Life Coach in 2022—Suzy turned fully toward her creativity. In early 2023, she began painting daily and quickly discovered cold wax as a medium that thrives on letting go of control. Within months, she sold her first piece and embraced her true path as an artist.
Her work is guided by five principles: create without attachment, create with joy, embrace imperfection, step away when it feels like “work,” and always go with the flow.
Artist website: Suzy Carroll
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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!
Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in downtown Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cannot attend a course for any reason, we can offer you a refund as follows:
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will be notified and receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).
Students withdrawing from a course at least seven days prior to the first day of class will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee).
Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund—except for illness or injury, in which case students are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).
Please note that in cases of withdrawal, 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered a non-refundable deposit to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted.
All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. Please contact admin@northwindart.org for more information.